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Frequently Asked Questions

To assist the University community in understanding civil rights and Title IX policies and procedures, the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance maintains a list of frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions, please contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance at OCR@northwestern.edu.

See FAQs about Northwestern's Digital Accessibility Policy or Reasonable Accommodations Policy on our Accessibility & Accommodations website.

Find Questions and Answers to the Following Topics

Policy Questions

  • Can I drop out of the process?
  • What are Protected Bases or Characteristics?
  • Is there a way to address harassing conduct if it is not based on a protected characteristic?

Reporting Questions

  • Can I speak with someone without or before filing a report?
  • Who will see my report?
  • What can I expect when reporting to the University?
  • What can I expect when reporting to the Police?